Paul Spilsbury
Paul’s teaching and research interests include New Testament studies, the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, and Christian thinkers from the first few Christian centuries. He has authored two books, The Image of the Jew in Flavius Josephus’ Paraphrase of the Bible (Mohr Siebeck, 1998), and The Throne, the Lamb and the Dragon: A Reader’s Guide to the Book of Revelation (InterVarsity, 2002). He is co-author of Judean Antiquities 8–10: Translation and Commentary (Brill, 2005), and Judean Antiquities 11: Translation and Commentary (Brill, 2017); has published numerous book chapters, articles, and reviews; and has travelled extensively throughout the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries associated with the ancient church. He is also a frequent speaker at churches, retreats, and conferences.
Paul is married to Bronwyn and they have two sons, Elliot and Oliver.
Paul will be on sabbatical May - July 2019.
Areas of expertise
- New Testament Studies
- Flavius Josephus
- Christianity of the Second Century
Media & Publications
- The Image of the Jew in Flavius Josephus’Paraphrase of the Bible – Book
- The Throne, the Lamb and the Dragon: A Reader’s Guide to the Book of Revelation – Book
- The Long and Winding Road – Article